Be clear up front

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I like what Michael Oliver has to say about qualifying your prospects, rather than heavy-hand selling them. And that starts with being clear about your reason for meeting.

Too often salespeople waste the first 10 business minutes of sales appointments. Beyond the ice-breaking, rapport-building that naturally occurs, how are you partnering with your clients to zero in on expectations and outcomes?